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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.28, 11,237.58 and 2,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.28, 11,237.58 and 2,296.92 is: 3,446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.28 : 11,237.58 = 2,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.28/11,237.58 = 2,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.28x = 11,237.58 × 2,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.28x = 25,811,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811,822.25/7,490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.04

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